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Rainbow Rolled Ice Cream Tacos

Vibrant, homemade waffle cone taco shells dyed in rainbow colors, filled with creamy, no-churn rolled ice cream, and loaded with decadent toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 Tacos
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Waffle Cone Taco Shells
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 set gel food coloring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
Rolled Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream very cold
  • 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Toppings (As Pictured)
  • 1 can whipped cream
  • 0.5 cup chocolate syrup
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup assorted sprinkles
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 pieces large marshmallows toasted

Equipment

  • Waffle cone maker
  • Metal sheet pans (half or quarter size)
  • Metal scraper or putty knife
  • Taco rack or thick rolling pin (for shaping)

Method
 

  1. Place clean, dry metal sheet pans in the freezer overnight or for at least 8 hours until freezing cold.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light. Whisk in melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
  3. Divide the batter evenly into 6 small bowls. Add 1-2 drops of different colored gel food coloring to each bowl to create the rainbow colors. Mix well.
  4. Heat waffle cone maker. Pour one colored batter onto the center and cook for 1-2 minutes until set but still pliable.
  5. Immediately remove the hot waffle and drape it over a taco rack or rolling pin. Hold it in a 'U' shape for 15-20 seconds until it cools and hardens. Repeat for all colors.
  6. In a large pitcher or bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  7. Remove a freezing cold sheet pan from the freezer. Pour about 1/2 cup of the ice cream base onto the pan. Use a spatula to spread it rapidly into a paper-thin, even layer.
  8. Return the pan to the freezer for 4-6 hours until the ice cream is frozen solid.
  9. Remove the pan from the freezer. Working quickly, place a metal scraper at a 45-degree angle at the edge of the ice cream and push forward firmly to scrape the ice cream into tight rolls.
  10. Use tongs to gently pick up the ice cream rolls and nestle them inside the colored waffle cone taco shells.
  11. Top generously with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel, sprinkles, toasted marshmallows, and candies. Serve immediately before melting.

Notes

Work very quickly when rolling the ice cream, as it melts rapidly at room temperature. If the base gets too soft while rolling, return the pan to the freezer for 30 minutes.